Marketing Communications Assistant (Student)
Environmental Health and Safety Department
Part-time (19 hours per week), July 2015 through June 2016
The
Environmental Health and Safety department promotes and supports occupational and
environmental health and safety for faculty, staff, and students at the UW. Our
mission is to partner with our stakeholders in meeting our shared
responsibility to provide a safe campus and protect our environment.
The marketing
communications assistant will report to the outreach and communications
specialist and work with staff in the department to improve and develop marketing
communications materials that educate and engage the UW community about safety
and health programs.
Responsibilities:
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Assist
with creative concept planning for campaigns and outreach efforts, working
collaboratively to guide creative concepts to reality.
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Conceptualize,
coordinate, and independently produce short videos promoting a campus safety
culture.
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Design
graphic elements for web, posters, flyers, and other promotional materials.
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Provide
input and general administrative support to the website redesign steering
committee.
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Assist
with writing, editing, layout, and publication of departmental newsletter.
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Assist
in planning and coordination of the safety fair and other campus events.
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Assist
with developing presentations for the director.
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Take
photos and develop and manage a departmental photo library.
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Assist
with concept and planning for a departmental social media strategy.
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Participate
in team meetings and discussions and take and distribute minutes as requested.
Required
Qualifications:
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Proficiency
with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Proficiency
with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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Familiarity
with video production and editing.
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Experience
developing creative concepts.
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Strong
organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
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Strong
writing and verbal communication skills.
Desired
Qualifications:
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Interest
in safety and health.
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Previous
experience working in an office environment.
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Experience
designing or developing websites.
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Photography
experience.
Level
of Experience: Related college coursework, 1-2 years related work experience.
Candidates may be asked to provide a portfolio of their work and will complete
a writing evaluation during the interview process.
Salary
Level: $15-20/hour DOE
Contact:
Send
cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to Wendy Secrist,
communications and outreach specialist, wsecrist@uw.edu.
